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Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 May 23, 08:52 PM
Replies: 676
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Posted By sdrfish
Place you picked up car from: MCO A terminal...

Place you picked up car from: MCO A terminal garage
Category of car: full size elite (Audi a5 or similar)
Make of car you got : BMW x5 x drive 45e
Hire company used: Dutch Alamo

Was initially...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 May 23, 08:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,088
Posted By sdrfish
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Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 May 23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,088
Posted By sdrfish
I just thought I’d do an update on this as I...

I just thought I’d do an update on this as I posted a while ago with the outcome. So mco does not have 5is category of car so what they did is “upgraded” to premium suv.

What they gave me first of...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Apr 23, 06:40 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 263,710
Posted By sdrfish
Now exactly two weeks out and I’ve cancelled and...

Now exactly two weeks out and I’ve cancelled and rebooked again. Currently back on a full size elite for two weeks is coming back at £490.

I’ve changed car class and rebooked so many times now but...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 Apr 23, 11:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 966
Posted By sdrfish
I do like teslas being that I have a model 3 but...

I do like teslas being that I have a model 3 but there are things to be aware of.

The 300 mile thing is fantasy. On a model y expect the range with the right settings to be around 260.

You need...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 16 Apr 23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 736
Posted By sdrfish
I would also try the one below which is a...

I would also try the one below which is a clearance outlet which from past experience has always been cheaper than the one in the premium outlets. There is also an under armour clearance in the same...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Apr 23, 07:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,282
Posted By sdrfish
Going to go with Thursday as price wise normally...

Going to go with Thursday as price wise normally cheapest but from a travel perspective it means you land Friday morning then have the weekend off to recover before work on Monday.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 14 Apr 23, 11:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,012
Posted By sdrfish
I’ll give a hell yeah to that one. Bikes are the...

I’ll give a hell yeah to that one. Bikes are the only thing left where you can rip off the cat legally and get nice flame from the exhaust :cool2:.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 13 Apr 23, 08:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,012
Posted By sdrfish
I’ll admit out of all of them the Camaro was the...

I’ll admit out of all of them the Camaro was the better one but not by much. I’ve only been in the v6 of the Camaro and the only challenger I’ve driven was the rt.

I’m not a huge fan of bmw I’m...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Apr 23, 06:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,012
Posted By sdrfish
You will be sorely disappointed with the American...

You will be sorely disappointed with the American muscles cars. I’ve driven all forms of the generic mustang (v6, 5.0 and eco post), camaro and challenger and all I can say is they are utter garbage...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Apr 23, 08:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,008
Posted By sdrfish
I would say most of the time at check in asking...

I would say most of the time at check in asking to upgrade it will not be cheaper. I’d also bear in mind upgrading from a uk airport is more expensive due to taxes. You won’t lose anything by asking...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Apr 23, 07:34 AM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 263,710
Posted By sdrfish
Keep going it gets cheaper than that. From...

Keep going it gets cheaper than that. From 04/05/23 for two weeks I’m booked for a full size suv for £535 inch I rebooked this Monday gone. I don’t think jan 2020 pre Covid times I would have got a...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 3 Apr 23, 08:11 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,483
Posted By sdrfish
Flying on 04/05 and so far that seems to be today...

Flying on 04/05 and so far that seems to be today for me. I’ve rebooked to a full size suv for £550. Compared to jan 2020 when I last flew same car class was £600 I’m quite happy. This was by the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Mar 23, 07:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,959
Posted By sdrfish
Thursday normally works out the cheaper but also...

Thursday normally works out the cheaper but also it means when you come back you land on a Friday morning which leaves you the weekend to get over the jet lag.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 19 Mar 23, 11:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,146
Posted By sdrfish
I started at £76 a day for an intermediate suv...

I started at £76 a day for an intermediate suv sept 22 next week I’ll be 6 weeks out but currently now at £38 a day for a full size premium elite.

The Alamo nl site had massively bought cost down...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 17 Mar 23, 05:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,220
Posted By sdrfish
Orlando gun club allow children from age 12 to...

Orlando gun club allow children from age 12 to shoot as long as parents are there. As before the experiences are more supervised but pricy with limited ammo

I don’t know what age at oak ridge you...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 14 Mar 23, 10:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,220
Posted By sdrfish
I’ve been to two when I’ve been out there. With...

I’ve been to two when I’ve been out there. With pros and cons of each.

Orlando gun club do shooting packages where you are supervised at all times but you can try a variety of guns. You can book...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 Mar 23, 09:56 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 263,710
Posted By sdrfish
Woohoo another price drop for me now down to £542...

Woohoo another price drop for me now down to £542 for a full size elite class car for 04/05 - 18/05.

As others say keep checking and rebooking and the closer it comes the price does come down...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 2 Mar 23, 11:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,819
Posted By sdrfish
Started off with me with uscar hire being...

Started off with me with uscar hire being cheapest but as time gets closer the Dutch Alamo site is now cheapest for me. Currently got a full size elite for £634 which if that’s as low as it gets...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Feb 23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,097
Posted By sdrfish
I can say it won’t work in universal, Disney on a...

I can say it won’t work in universal, Disney on a whole no but you may get lucky with a cast member and sea world no.

Everywhere else just ask and chances are you will get something that was my...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Feb 23, 09:06 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 263,710
Posted By sdrfish
I’ve rebooked again as price dropped for me. It...

I’ve rebooked again as price dropped for me. It may have been said earlier in this thread but if you finish the rental an hour earlier there it does drop the price.

My dates are 04/05 - 18/05 I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Feb 23, 08:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,885
Posted By sdrfish
Honestly not worth it. I’ve been through Gatwick...

Honestly not worth it. I’ve been through Gatwick 6 times in the last year of which 2 of them in high season. Even in peak season first thing in the morning at 6am which is the busiest time the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 3 Feb 23, 11:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,118
Posted By sdrfish
Gave the Alamo Dutch site a try. I was paying...

Gave the Alamo Dutch site a try. I was paying £773 for inter suv. I’ve upgraded to premium car and paying £673.

I started booking in September at £1034 and to get it down and upgraded to a higher...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 3 Feb 23, 08:13 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 263,710
Posted By sdrfish
Looking at the Dutch on the gold insurance. It...

Looking at the Dutch on the gold insurance. It has collision damage waiver but I can’t see anything about supplementary liability insurance.

Or is is supplementary liability written as ep...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 19 Jan 23, 12:33 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,119
Posted By sdrfish
Glad I rebooked yesterday for my early may dates...

Glad I rebooked yesterday for my early may dates. I changed to an im suv from a full-size saloon and price dropped 784 to 763.

Done my daily check today and im suv is now 1046.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Jan 23, 08:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,088
Posted By sdrfish
Alamo full size elite special

Has anybody hired the above category from alamo. It says Audi or Infiniti as the choice of car. The price isn’t much more then a normal full size at the moment for me.

If anyone has hired this...
Forum: Accommodation 28 Dec 22, 06:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,027
Posted By sdrfish
Holiday inn at terminal 4 as it’s directly...

Holiday inn at terminal 4 as it’s directly connected to the terminal and all you need to do is hop on the free underground to get to terminal 3.

Good point with the holiday inn is breakfast is...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 Dec 22, 10:18 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,690
Posted By sdrfish
I’m using car hire and started out in September...

I’m using car hire and started out in September at the £1100 mark for a full size saloon car car with Alamo Been cancelling and rebooking since then and have slowly worked my way to £838 today.

I...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Nov 22, 04:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,194
Posted By sdrfish
It does come down. I booked a full size car for 2...

It does come down. I booked a full size car for 2 weeks in my since September. It started at 1100 and I’m now down to 868. With more time I’m hoping it will drop more.

Sadly gone are the days...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Nov 22, 10:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,740
Posted By sdrfish
Been in early jan a couple of times and mostly...

Been in early jan a couple of times and mostly been good weather. Most morning are a bit cold till and after 9am it warms up quite well. From both my jan trips I’ve had 2-3 colder days but on the...
Forum: Accommodation 18 Nov 22, 06:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,431
Posted By sdrfish
Can’t really speak on terminal 5 I’ve only been...

Can’t really speak on terminal 5 I’ve only been there once and drove up on the same day.

The hotels linked direct to terminal 3 are normally silly prices and then paying for food on top isn’t...
Forum: Accommodation 18 Nov 22, 10:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,431
Posted By sdrfish
You will be fine just allow 20 minutes. You may...

You will be fine just allow 20 minutes. You may be better off as now the Elizabeth line is open that’s more options. When I was last there it was still under construction.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 Nov 22, 10:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,610
Posted By sdrfish
Thanks for this although I’m going in may car...

Thanks for this although I’m going in may car dropped from £1109 down to £882 for a full size car.
Forum: Accommodation 17 Nov 22, 10:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,431
Posted By sdrfish
Maybe around 2-3 minutes I’ll be honest I can’t...

Maybe around 2-3 minutes I’ll be honest I can’t say I timed myself but I’m normally quick walker.

What I will say is allow yourself 20 minutes for the tube. It is quick once your on it but London...
Forum: Accommodation 17 Nov 22, 08:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,431
Posted By sdrfish
I won’t be going till may next year but I’ve used...

I won’t be going till may next year but I’ve used this one before for other trips. But my stay next year will be free due to my accrued holiday in points😀

I would not bother with a taxi tube is...
Forum: Accommodation 17 Nov 22, 07:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,431
Posted By sdrfish
Looked this and I choose the holiday inn at...

Looked this and I choose the holiday inn at terminal 4. It comes with breakfast and directly linked to the terminal. So all you do once you leave is go to the terminal jump on the tube which is free...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 3 Nov 22, 11:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,044
Posted By sdrfish
I’d steer well clear of blue circle. Had a work...

I’d steer well clear of blue circle. Had a work colleague come back who used them and ended up with a parking ticket on the post a few weeks later. Her car was left unsecure in a public hotel car...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Oct 22, 08:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,169
Posted By sdrfish
My flight on the 4th may at 1100 was cancelled...

My flight on the 4th may at 1100 was cancelled and I was transferred to the 1300 one.

I would not be surprised if you can see flights as they are likely fully sold out.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Oct 22, 09:51 PM
Replies: 405
Views: 83,688
Posted By sdrfish
I booked end of September but since then virgin...

I booked end of September but since then virgin looks to have cancelled a few flights from Heathrow. My flight got cancelled and was moved to the 1300 one. Now my flight is no longer abilities to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Oct 22, 07:19 PM
Replies: 405
Views: 83,688
Posted By sdrfish
Going from 04/05/23 till 18/05/23 for 2 people ...

Going from 04/05/23 till 18/05/23 for 2 people

Flying virgin from Heathrow to Orlando including exit row economy seats £809.

Holiday inn south lake buena vista £1033

Tickets for Disney and...
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